Production Controller

• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Growth and development opportunity
• Based at our Water Treatment plants in the Hutt Valley

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $83,096 to $117,312. Midpoint 100% mark is $97,760 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience

The opportunity

You will have the responsibility to support the Senior Production Controller to mitigate operational risk for all Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTP and WWTP) managed by the Treatment and Control Systems Group Inhouse Operations. You will be part of a well supported operational team.

It would be an advantage to have a National Certificate or Diploma in water and/or wastewater treatment or a Professional Engineer qualification

You will get to:

• Action the review and approval of shutdown plans
• Support the coordination of operational activities
• Monitor the treatment plant performance
• Provide analysis of water supply & demand information
• Contribute to the onsite operational activities

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A National Certificate in water and/or wastewater treatment, or willing to complete these qualifications
• 5 years’ experience in treatment plant and network site operations is preferred
• Thorough understanding of treatment processes and experience in the operation of treatment plants and associated infrastructure
• Good analytical skills and sound understanding of using software analysis tools
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Full class 1 driver’s licence

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Thursday 30 January 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.